Fueled by the pandemic, uprisings in Belarus and Kyrgyzstan and a war in the Caucasus region are undermining the influence of the Russian leader.
Tag: Lukashenko, Aleksandr G
E.U. Failure to Impose Sanctions on Belarus Lays Bare Its Weakness
E.U. foreign policy moves require unanimous support from the member nations — a rule that continually undercuts the bloc’s bold ambitions for global influence.
Aleksandr Lukashenko Sworn In as Belarus President in Secret Ceremony
Despite weeks of mass demonstrations against his re-election, Aleksandr G. Lukashenko declared victory over protesters as he began a sixth term.
In Belarus, Russian Mercenaries Turned From Saboteurs to Friends
President Aleksandr G. Lukashenko accused Russia of sending a group of mercenaries to disrupt his re-election. With mass protests consuming the country after the vote, he briskly changed his tune.
Hundreds of Women Arrested at Protest in Belarus
Women have become the face of the protests against President Aleksandr Lukashenko, and his police force rounded up more than 300 participants in a “Women’s March” in Minsk on Saturday.
Embattled Belarus Strongman Travels to Russia to Seek Help From Putin
President Aleksandr G. Lukashenko broke into a sweat after the Russian president suggested new elections.
Embattled Belarus Leader Beset by More Protests Before Putin Summit
President Aleksandr G. Lukashenko has for weeks tried to quell protests against his re-election claim. A day before meeting President Vladimir V. Putin, his main backer, he continued to crack down on the opposition.
As Both Sides Dig In, What’s the Endgame for Belarus?
President Aleksandr G. Lukashenko seems set on relentless repression, while protesters think peaceful defiance will win in the end.
At the U.S. Open, Players From Belarus Eye Unrest at Home
The country would normally be excited about the strong performances of Belarusian athletes. But mass demonstrations and fury against an authoritarian president have loomed over their tournament.
Opposition Leader in Belarus Averts Expulsion by Tearing Up Passport
Maria Kolesnikova, who was abducted on Monday by Belarusian security agents, found a way to foil their plans.